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State News Headlinesen-usState police investigating after 2 bodies found in homehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/cd8ff2754fb13d92b4eadb1f05a66242
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:46:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/cd8ff2754fb13d92b4eadb1f05a66242ESSEX, Conn. (AP) Connecticut State Police are investigating after two people were found dead in a residence in Essex.

The agency said state troopers were asked Tuesday to conduct a well-being check at the home. When they entered the residence in the afternoon, they found the bodies.

Police declined to provide any other details, other than to say they believe there is no threat to the public. They're also not releasing the names of the victims until their next of kind are notified.

The state medical examiner's office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and state police detectives are investigating. Essex is a town located along the Connecticut River.]]>ESSEX, Conn. (AP) Connecticut State Police are investigating after two people were found dead in a residence in Essex.

The agency said state troopers were asked Tuesday to conduct a well-being check at the home. When they entered the residence in the afternoon, they found the bodies.

Police declined to provide any other details, other than to say they believe there is no threat to the public. They're also not releasing the names of the victims until their next of kind are notified.

The state medical examiner's office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and state police detectives are investigating. Essex is a town located along the Connecticut River.]]>State agrees to pay $6.5M to estate of couple killed by treehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/f5e194d10ab1f28d11b7cb6cd3ca0886
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:45:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/f5e194d10ab1f28d11b7cb6cd3ca0886HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The state of Connecticut has agreed to pay $6.25 million to the estate of a couple killed more than a decade ago when a tree limb fell on their car.

The Hartford Courant reports that a settlement agreement of a pending lawsuit against the state was filed Tuesday with the General Assembly by the state attorney general.

It was signed by state lawyers and lawyers for the sons of Dr. Joseph Stavola and his wife, attorney Jeanne Serocke-Stavola, killed June 9, 2007, when a limb fell on their vehicle on the Merritt Parkway in Westport. Their sons, 9 and 7 at the time, were in the back seat.

The legislature can now endorse the settlement; reject it; or do nothing, which would result in its automatic approval after 30 days.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The state of Connecticut has agreed to pay $6.25 million to the estate of a couple killed more than a decade ago when a tree limb fell on their car.

The Hartford Courant reports that a settlement agreement of a pending lawsuit against the state was filed Tuesday with the General Assembly by the state attorney general.

It was signed by state lawyers and lawyers for the sons of Dr. Joseph Stavola and his wife, attorney Jeanne Serocke-Stavola, killed June 9, 2007, when a limb fell on their vehicle on the Merritt Parkway in Westport. Their sons, 9 and 7 at the time, were in the back seat.

The legislature can now endorse the settlement; reject it; or do nothing, which would result in its automatic approval after 30 days.]]>Police arrest teen over concerns about commentshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/9db8bcfaa1b900ddf10049b20b8d4f4a
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:45:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/9db8bcfaa1b900ddf10049b20b8d4f4aOLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (AP) Police say a 17-year-old is facing breach of peace charges following several reports of disturbing behavior from parents and students in Connecticut.

Police Chief Michael Spera said Tuesday the teen has been remanded to state custody and barred from all Old Saybrook school campuses until a court or school officials deem it appropriate.

Spera says there was no evidence of a credible threat against an Old Saybrook school. He says there may be an additional police presence at campuses throughout the week ``for no other reason than to allow our students and staff to know we are there to keep them safe.''

Police have not released details about the charges or the student's identity due to the person's age.]]>OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (AP) Police say a 17-year-old is facing breach of peace charges following several reports of disturbing behavior from parents and students in Connecticut.

Police Chief Michael Spera said Tuesday the teen has been remanded to state custody and barred from all Old Saybrook school campuses until a court or school officials deem it appropriate.

Spera says there was no evidence of a credible threat against an Old Saybrook school. He says there may be an additional police presence at campuses throughout the week ``for no other reason than to allow our students and staff to know we are there to keep them safe.''

Police have not released details about the charges or the student's identity due to the person's age.]]>Domestic violence group seeks to promote workplace policieshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/d5ebdb83b166134b65cb51e4efd73b28
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:21:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/d5ebdb83b166134b65cb51e4efd73b28HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is hoping to work with Connecticut employers to enact workplace policies that support victims of domestic violence.

Karen Jarmoc, the group's CEO, says plans are underway to convene a meeting this spring with companies to have a conversation ``around culture and workplace policy.'' She says some employers already have model policies, which she hopes will be replicated.

She points to Bank of America, which provides employees experiencing abuse with counseling, paid sick days and an employee relief fund.

Jarmoc says work may be the only place where a domestic abuse victim feels safe and employers have the opportunity to create policies to help those workers.

Nearly 40,000 individuals seek help from one of Connecticut's 18 domestic violence organizations annually.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is hoping to work with Connecticut employers to enact workplace policies that support victims of domestic violence.

Karen Jarmoc, the group's CEO, says plans are underway to convene a meeting this spring with companies to have a conversation ``around culture and workplace policy.'' She says some employers already have model policies, which she hopes will be replicated.

She points to Bank of America, which provides employees experiencing abuse with counseling, paid sick days and an employee relief fund.

Jarmoc says work may be the only place where a domestic abuse victim feels safe and employers have the opportunity to create policies to help those workers.

Nearly 40,000 individuals seek help from one of Connecticut's 18 domestic violence organizations annually.]]>Proposed animal rights legislation to be unveiledhttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/0210d6a0bad3590c1c9d044551df04c9
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:21:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/0210d6a0bad3590c1c9d044551df04c9HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Requiring people to provide adequate shelter for dogs and changes to a special jail diversionary program for animal abusers are among the animal-related legislation a bipartisan group of Connecticut lawmakers hope to pass this session.

The legislators plan to unveil their list of animal welfare legislation on Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building.

Republican Rep. Brenda Kupchick of Fairfield says the Legislative Animal Welfare Caucus works throughout the year with various animal rights groups, such as the Connecticut Humane Society, on possible legislation that's needed to protect animals.

Kupchick says the group has ``a moral obligation to advocate for and protect those who cannot protect themselves.'']]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Requiring people to provide adequate shelter for dogs and changes to a special jail diversionary program for animal abusers are among the animal-related legislation a bipartisan group of Connecticut lawmakers hope to pass this session.

The legislators plan to unveil their list of animal welfare legislation on Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building.

Republican Rep. Brenda Kupchick of Fairfield says the Legislative Animal Welfare Caucus works throughout the year with various animal rights groups, such as the Connecticut Humane Society, on possible legislation that's needed to protect animals.

Kupchick says the group has ``a moral obligation to advocate for and protect those who cannot protect themselves.'']]>Legislators seek to hear from black, Latino communitieshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/84b6d892ba804eee111163a0e9c375f0
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:21:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/84b6d892ba804eee111163a0e9c375f0HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A group of Connecticut lawmakers is seeking input from the black and Latino communities about issues they'd like to see the General Assembly address.

The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus has scheduled a public forum on Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. The meeting is expected to run from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Reps. Christopher Rosario of Bridgeport and Brandon McGee of Hartford the chairman and vice chairman of the caucus say they the forum is a ``good opportunity for our constituents to come forward with their concerns.''

Both Democratic lawmakers say the ideas and concerns voiced at the public forum will help the caucus shape the legislative priorities they will try to push forward.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A group of Connecticut lawmakers is seeking input from the black and Latino communities about issues they'd like to see the General Assembly address.

The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus has scheduled a public forum on Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. The meeting is expected to run from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Reps. Christopher Rosario of Bridgeport and Brandon McGee of Hartford the chairman and vice chairman of the caucus say they the forum is a ``good opportunity for our constituents to come forward with their concerns.''

Both Democratic lawmakers say the ideas and concerns voiced at the public forum will help the caucus shape the legislative priorities they will try to push forward.]]>Report finds no evidence that bullying led to teen's suicidehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/476e2dc70af1a6535bbd19a3a4af40d5
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:23:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/476e2dc70af1a6535bbd19a3a4af40d5THOMPSON, Conn. (AP) - Investigators say there is no evidence bullying played a role in the suicide of a student at a private Connecticut school - a finding disputed by the teen's mother.

The Cooney, Scully and Dowling law firm released a report Thursday of its investigation into the Dec. 4 death of Connor Tronerud, a 15-year-old boy from Sutton, Massachusetts, who attended Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson.

The Hartford Courant reports the firm found only one reported incident of bullying in November 2016. The report said it would be "reckless" to attribute that incident as a major cause of the suicide.

Connor's mother, Teresa Tronerud, says some information in the report is inaccurate and officials refused to make corrections. She says the family is taking time to review the report before commenting further.]]>THOMPSON, Conn. (AP) - Investigators say there is no evidence bullying played a role in the suicide of a student at a private Connecticut school - a finding disputed by the teen's mother.

The Cooney, Scully and Dowling law firm released a report Thursday of its investigation into the Dec. 4 death of Connor Tronerud, a 15-year-old boy from Sutton, Massachusetts, who attended Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson.

The Hartford Courant reports the firm found only one reported incident of bullying in November 2016. The report said it would be "reckless" to attribute that incident as a major cause of the suicide.

Connor's mother, Teresa Tronerud, says some information in the report is inaccurate and officials refused to make corrections. She says the family is taking time to review the report before commenting further.]]>Charges dropped against man in shooting near courthousehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/76ce14146a1291a71f2fa74f2b2c734f
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:22:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/76ce14146a1291a71f2fa74f2b2c734fWATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut man has been cleared of charges stemming from a shooting outside a courthouse.

The Republican-American reports Judge Jon Alander dismissed charges Thursday against 19-year-old Zaekwon McDaniel. McDaniel had been charged with multiple offenses including attempted first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the attempted shooting of 20-year-old Bryan Cruz.

Senior Assistant State's Attorney Cynthia Serafini McDaniel entered a nolle on the charges after receiving information from police that McDaniel wasn't involved in the shooting. Police had previously said McDaniel and other targeted Cruz because of a gang-related dispute.

McDaniel was served with an arrest warrant Thursday for violating probation. He still faces charges in separate shooting and an assault. McDaniel is expected to appear in court again next Month.]]>WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut man has been cleared of charges stemming from a shooting outside a courthouse.

The Republican-American reports Judge Jon Alander dismissed charges Thursday against 19-year-old Zaekwon McDaniel. McDaniel had been charged with multiple offenses including attempted first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the attempted shooting of 20-year-old Bryan Cruz.

Senior Assistant State's Attorney Cynthia Serafini McDaniel entered a nolle on the charges after receiving information from police that McDaniel wasn't involved in the shooting. Police had previously said McDaniel and other targeted Cruz because of a gang-related dispute.

McDaniel was served with an arrest warrant Thursday for violating probation. He still faces charges in separate shooting and an assault. McDaniel is expected to appear in court again next Month.]]>Car chase suspect shot by Connecticut police dieshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/d72ca6602d67dd9c43ac9f95d436b621
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:22:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/d72ca6602d67dd9c43ac9f95d436b621HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A car chase suspect who was shot by Connecticut police officers last week has died.

A lawyer for the family of 31-year-old Juan McCray confirmed Friday that McCray died at a hospital Thursday after being taken off life support.

East Hartford officers shot McCray after a chase into Glastonbury on Feb. 4.

Authorities say police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and confronted McCray in a parking lot in East Hartford. Police say several officers were injured, and McCray sped off as officers opened fire.

Officials say McCray crashed into several vehicles during the chase, which ended when officers again opened fire and wounded McCray in Glastonbury.

State police and prosecutors are investigating.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A car chase suspect who was shot by Connecticut police officers last week has died.

A lawyer for the family of 31-year-old Juan McCray confirmed Friday that McCray died at a hospital Thursday after being taken off life support.

East Hartford officers shot McCray after a chase into Glastonbury on Feb. 4.

Authorities say police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and confronted McCray in a parking lot in East Hartford. Police say several officers were injured, and McCray sped off as officers opened fire.

Officials say McCray crashed into several vehicles during the chase, which ended when officers again opened fire and wounded McCray in Glastonbury.

WFSB-TV reports that police and medics were called to Global Communications Academy after 17 students were believed to have eaten the brownies Wednesday.

A teacher called police after seeing the brownies being sold and noticing the scent of marijuana.

The 17 students believed to have eaten the brownies were evaluated by medics but none were taken to the hospital. All were high-school age.

Police say the student and teacher's aide have been suspended and could face charges. None have been filed.

The Hartford Courant says a school spokesman referred all questions to police.

The school teaches students from kindergarten through high school and is part of the Hartford Public Schools district.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Police say a student and a teacher's aide were caught selling brownies laced with marijuana at a Connecticut school.

WFSB-TV reports that police and medics were called to Global Communications Academy after 17 students were believed to have eaten the brownies Wednesday.

A teacher called police after seeing the brownies being sold and noticing the scent of marijuana.

The 17 students believed to have eaten the brownies were evaluated by medics but none were taken to the hospital. All were high-school age.

Police say the student and teacher's aide have been suspended and could face charges. None have been filed.

The Hartford Courant says a school spokesman referred all questions to police.

The school teaches students from kindergarten through high school and is part of the Hartford Public Schools district.]]>Officials: Motel fire was intentionally sethttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/b64f8dc7af3be757389d0c1e34657d42
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 07:12:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/b64f8dc7af3be757389d0c1e34657d42NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) Fire officials say the Connecticut motel blaze that resulted in six people being hospitalized was intentionally set.

Newington Fire Marshal Chris Schroeder said Wednesday the fire at the Grantmoor Motor Lodge is a case of arson, and police have identified a person of interest. Schroeder did not say how the fire was started.

Fire officials were alerted to the blaze around 4 a.m. Wednesday by a police officer on a routine patrol.

Four police officers and two guests, including a child, were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. All of those hospitalized have since been released.

The fire started in a first-floor room, destroying the room and all its contents.

An investigation into the fire has revealed unrelated existing structural problems. The building has since been condemned.]]>NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) Fire officials say the Connecticut motel blaze that resulted in six people being hospitalized was intentionally set.

Newington Fire Marshal Chris Schroeder said Wednesday the fire at the Grantmoor Motor Lodge is a case of arson, and police have identified a person of interest. Schroeder did not say how the fire was started.

Fire officials were alerted to the blaze around 4 a.m. Wednesday by a police officer on a routine patrol.

Four police officers and two guests, including a child, were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. All of those hospitalized have since been released.

The fire started in a first-floor room, destroying the room and all its contents.

An investigation into the fire has revealed unrelated existing structural problems. The building has since been condemned.]]>Officials: Police officer accepted pay without workinghttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/ed072322fd5e73fc3d43246564aee133
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 07:12:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/ed072322fd5e73fc3d43246564aee133BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) Arrest records show a Bridgeport police lieutenant charged with stealing money from the department had a pattern of working minutes of the time he was being paid for before returning home.

The Connecticut Post reports investigators found at least 11 instances last year where 64-year-old Lt. Stephen Shuck was at home when he was supposed to be at work. An arrest affidavit states Shuck's actions equated to more than a $2,000 loss to the city.

Shuck was arrested Tuesday on a first-degree larceny charge. He has been suspended from the department without pay.

If convicted, Shuck could face up to 20 years in prison and a loss of his pension.

It's unclear if Shuck has a lawyer.]]>BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) Arrest records show a Bridgeport police lieutenant charged with stealing money from the department had a pattern of working minutes of the time he was being paid for before returning home.

The Connecticut Post reports investigators found at least 11 instances last year where 64-year-old Lt. Stephen Shuck was at home when he was supposed to be at work. An arrest affidavit states Shuck's actions equated to more than a $2,000 loss to the city.

Shuck was arrested Tuesday on a first-degree larceny charge. He has been suspended from the department without pay.

If convicted, Shuck could face up to 20 years in prison and a loss of his pension.

It's unclear if Shuck has a lawyer.]]>Body found in pond where snowmobiler went missinghttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/574229c7bec8ff2162c77c19d68c993d
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:56:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/574229c7bec8ff2162c77c19d68c993dGRISWOLD, Conn. (AP) State and local authorities in Connecticut have found a body in a pond where a snowmobiler went missing in December after falling through the ice.

The body was found at Pachaug Pond in Griswold on Tuesday. Local firefighters and officers with state police and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection were on the scene.

Officials say the identity of the person needs to be confirmed by the medical examiner's office.

Authorities previously said 56-year-old John Dubois, of Griswold, went missing Dec. 16 while snowmobiling on the 840-acre (340-hectare) pond, which was covered with ice. First responders found the snowmobile at the time, but not the rider.]]>GRISWOLD, Conn. (AP) State and local authorities in Connecticut have found a body in a pond where a snowmobiler went missing in December after falling through the ice.

The body was found at Pachaug Pond in Griswold on Tuesday. Local firefighters and officers with state police and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection were on the scene.

Officials say the identity of the person needs to be confirmed by the medical examiner's office.

Authorities previously said 56-year-old John Dubois, of Griswold, went missing Dec. 16 while snowmobiling on the 840-acre (340-hectare) pond, which was covered with ice. First responders found the snowmobile at the time, but not the rider.]]>Officials can't determine cause of fatal mobile home firehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/1bb9ab0cc69cc098e87b68fb7522d783
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:56:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/1bb9ab0cc69cc098e87b68fb7522d783NAUGATUCK, Conn. (AP) Fire officials in Connecticut say they were not able to determine the exact cause of a mobile home fire that killed a man last month.

Naugatuck Fire Marshal Robert Weaver told the Republican-American on Monday that investigators weren't able to single out an ignition source because of the heavy damage caused by the Jan. 26 blaze.

Authorities say 58-year-old Paul Kingman Jr. died of smoke inhalation, while two other people living in the mobile home were able to escape.

Weaver says the fire started in Kingman's bedroom, where there was a space heater and electrical cords. Weaver says Kingman smoked, which could have been another possible cause.

Weaver says there's no evidence of arson.]]>NAUGATUCK, Conn. (AP) Fire officials in Connecticut say they were not able to determine the exact cause of a mobile home fire that killed a man last month.

Naugatuck Fire Marshal Robert Weaver told the Republican-American on Monday that investigators weren't able to single out an ignition source because of the heavy damage caused by the Jan. 26 blaze.

Authorities say 58-year-old Paul Kingman Jr. died of smoke inhalation, while two other people living in the mobile home were able to escape.

Weaver says the fire started in Kingman's bedroom, where there was a space heater and electrical cords. Weaver says Kingman smoked, which could have been another possible cause.

Weaver says there's no evidence of arson.]]>Former Vice President Joe Biden to speak in Connecticuthttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/574ea05533636ade5b329df2e8e1b095
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:55:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/574ea05533636ade5b329df2e8e1b095NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) Former Vice President Joe Biden will stop by Connecticut next month to speak at Southern Connecticut State University.

The university announced Tuesday Biden will speak at the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts on its New Haven campus March 23.

The event, called ``A Conversation With Vice President Joe Biden,'' is part of the 20th Annual Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture Series.

Tickets are available for $65. The university is also selling VIP tickets that include a photo with Biden and an autographed copy of his book, ``Promise Me Dad'' for $175.

The lecture is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.]]>NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) Former Vice President Joe Biden will stop by Connecticut next month to speak at Southern Connecticut State University.

The university announced Tuesday Biden will speak at the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts on its New Haven campus March 23.

The event, called ``A Conversation With Vice President Joe Biden,'' is part of the 20th Annual Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture Series.

Tickets are available for $65. The university is also selling VIP tickets that include a photo with Biden and an autographed copy of his book, ``Promise Me Dad'' for $175.

The lecture is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.]]>Man charged with stabbing parents during domestic disputehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/6acb7f91d06a2b192d551bf3a2fc2461
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:59:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/6acb7f91d06a2b192d551bf3a2fc2461GRANBY, Conn. (AP) - A 40-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested on attempted murder and assault charges in connection with the stabbings of his parents.

Police in Granby say they responded to a domestic assault shortly after 3 a.m. Monday and arrested Christopher Rich outside his parents' home.

Police Capt. William Tyler says Rich's parents were conscious when officers arrived and are in stable condition at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford. Their names have not been released.

Tyler says no other suspects are being sought. The motive for the stabbings has not been disclosed.

Rich is detained on $500,000 bail pending a court arraignment Tuesday. It's not clear if he has a lawyer who could respond to the allegations.]]>GRANBY, Conn. (AP) - A 40-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested on attempted murder and assault charges in connection with the stabbings of his parents.

Police in Granby say they responded to a domestic assault shortly after 3 a.m. Monday and arrested Christopher Rich outside his parents' home.

Police Capt. William Tyler says Rich's parents were conscious when officers arrived and are in stable condition at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford. Their names have not been released.

Tyler says no other suspects are being sought. The motive for the stabbings has not been disclosed.

Rich is detained on $500,000 bail pending a court arraignment Tuesday. It's not clear if he has a lawyer who could respond to the allegations.]]>Connecticut man charged in connection with fatal crashhttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/b25777bfea2f472e252d4fb5d818a15a
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:58:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/b25777bfea2f472e252d4fb5d818a15aFARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a head-on crash last year that left two people from Canada dead.

Farmington police on Monday announced that 54-year-old Edward Brozynski, of Newington, faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle and other charges in connection with the crash Sept. 14 on Route 6 in Farmington.

Benoit Boislard and Rejean St. Pierre, both 66 from Quebec, Canada, rear seat passengers in the other vehicle, died. A front seat passenger was seriously injured while Brozysnki and the other driver were injured.

Police say Brozynski was headed west when his car crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with the other car.

Brozynski was held pending a court appearance Tuesday. It could not immediately be determined if he has a lawyer.]]>FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a head-on crash last year that left two people from Canada dead.

Farmington police on Monday announced that 54-year-old Edward Brozynski, of Newington, faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle and other charges in connection with the crash Sept. 14 on Route 6 in Farmington.

Benoit Boislard and Rejean St. Pierre, both 66 from Quebec, Canada, rear seat passengers in the other vehicle, died. A front seat passenger was seriously injured while Brozysnki and the other driver were injured.

Police say Brozynski was headed west when his car crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with the other car.

Brozynski was held pending a court appearance Tuesday. It could not immediately be determined if he has a lawyer.]]>No comment by Interior on probe requesthttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/a6d2b0434daf18c967452bde6266231a
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:57:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/a6d2b0434daf18c967452bde6266231aHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Interior is not commenting on a request by Connecticut officials for an investigation of the agency's failure to act on agreements between the state and two Native American tribes that are needed for the tribes to build a new casino.

An Interior Department official on Monday referred questions about the request to the Department of Justice, which did not return a message.

U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Reps. John Larson and Joe Courtney, asked the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General to investigate Monday.

The Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes operate casinos in Connecticut and are planning a joint casino in northern Connecticut to compete with an MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, that's expected to open in September.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Interior is not commenting on a request by Connecticut officials for an investigation of the agency's failure to act on agreements between the state and two Native American tribes that are needed for the tribes to build a new casino.

An Interior Department official on Monday referred questions about the request to the Department of Justice, which did not return a message.

U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Reps. John Larson and Joe Courtney, asked the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General to investigate Monday.

The Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes operate casinos in Connecticut and are planning a joint casino in northern Connecticut to compete with an MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, that's expected to open in September.]]>Connecticut governor seeks review of voting by mailhttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/a9f4572d3f372802ed31611321dba24b
Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:12:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/a9f4572d3f372802ed31611321dba24bHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is calling for a review of how voting by mail might be implemented in Connecticut.

The Democrat has signed an executive order requiring the Office of Policy and Management to review potential methods and requirements to allow voting by mail for all local, state and federal elections in Connecticut.

OPM will work with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill's office on the review.

OPM is charged with exploring the administrative, technological, legal, security and fiscal requirements associated with voting by mail.

Malloy says at least 22 states have provisions to conduct some elections entirely by mail. Colorado, Oregon and Washington only vote by mail.

OPM's analysis and a framework for legislation, administrative changes and other recommendations are due to Malloy and Merrill by September 30.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is calling for a review of how voting by mail might be implemented in Connecticut.

The Democrat has signed an executive order requiring the Office of Policy and Management to review potential methods and requirements to allow voting by mail for all local, state and federal elections in Connecticut.

OPM will work with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill's office on the review.

OPM is charged with exploring the administrative, technological, legal, security and fiscal requirements associated with voting by mail.

Malloy says at least 22 states have provisions to conduct some elections entirely by mail. Colorado, Oregon and Washington only vote by mail.

OPM's analysis and a framework for legislation, administrative changes and other recommendations are due to Malloy and Merrill by September 30.]]>Norwalk man who profited from betting websites faces judgehttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/83fc991b80c5aa069ae26a2a68b1b70e
Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:12:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/83fc991b80c5aa069ae26a2a68b1b70eHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A 41-year-old Norwalk man faces sentencing for failing to pay income tax on more than $1 million he received by running off-shore sports gambling websites.

Ryan Rozycki pleaded guilty in September to tax evasion.

Federal prosecutors say Rozycki hid money he received from the sale of sports betting packages and from advertisers on his website bangthebook.com and others.

Prosecutors say Rozycki also failed to pay $371,161 in taxes for the 2009 though 2014 tax years, using the money to help finance things such as season tickets to New York Giants football games and private school tuition for his two children.

He is scheduled to be sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court. Prosecutors are recommending restitution and probation.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A 41-year-old Norwalk man faces sentencing for failing to pay income tax on more than $1 million he received by running off-shore sports gambling websites.

Ryan Rozycki pleaded guilty in September to tax evasion.

Federal prosecutors say Rozycki hid money he received from the sale of sports betting packages and from advertisers on his website bangthebook.com and others.

Prosecutors say Rozycki also failed to pay $371,161 in taxes for the 2009 though 2014 tax years, using the money to help finance things such as season tickets to New York Giants football games and private school tuition for his two children.

He is scheduled to be sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court. Prosecutors are recommending restitution and probation.]]>Team to use monkeys, human cannonball to entice fanshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/34e41d6de904ab0077f1e0ab4a4a6b7b
Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:12:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/34e41d6de904ab0077f1e0ab4a4a6b7bHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Hartford's minor league baseball team is using monkeys, a human cannonball and cheeseburger uniforms in an effort to entice fans to ballgames this season.

The Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, plan numerous promotions during their second season at Dunkin' Donuts Park.

Some of the more unusual include an appearance by the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo on June 14, in which monkeys, wearing cowboy outfits will ride around the field on dogs.

Dave ``The Bullet'' Smith will be shot from a cannon after the July 26 game.

The team also plans to play on August 12 as the Steamed Cheeseburgers.

Officials say that promotion, which will include specially designed uniforms, will pay homage to Ted's Restaurant in Meriden, which is credited with inventing that delicacy in 1959.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Hartford's minor league baseball team is using monkeys, a human cannonball and cheeseburger uniforms in an effort to entice fans to ballgames this season.

The Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, plan numerous promotions during their second season at Dunkin' Donuts Park.

Some of the more unusual include an appearance by the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo on June 14, in which monkeys, wearing cowboy outfits will ride around the field on dogs.

Dave ``The Bullet'' Smith will be shot from a cannon after the July 26 game.

The team also plans to play on August 12 as the Steamed Cheeseburgers.

Officials say that promotion, which will include specially designed uniforms, will pay homage to Ted's Restaurant in Meriden, which is credited with inventing that delicacy in 1959.]]>Less like boot camp? Connecticut mulls cop training changeshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/9fc038d27ffec40b0dea75b3a2cb9143
Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:10:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/9fc038d27ffec40b0dea75b3a2cb9143HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Connecticut officials are being asked to consider removing a military mentality from police training in the state, a learning model aimed at improving public trust in law enforcement.

The recommendation is one of many in a new report to state lawmakers by a task force comprised of police officials, local politicians and academics. The panel says officials should consider training officers to be guardians rather than warriors.

Washington state trains officers with the ``guardian'' approach and says recruits can focus better on learning.

Some Connecticut police officials worry the method would ``soften'' police officers and put their lives at greater risk.

The legislature's public safety committee intends to hold a public hearing on the report. No date has been set.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Connecticut officials are being asked to consider removing a military mentality from police training in the state, a learning model aimed at improving public trust in law enforcement.

The recommendation is one of many in a new report to state lawmakers by a task force comprised of police officials, local politicians and academics. The panel says officials should consider training officers to be guardians rather than warriors.

Washington state trains officers with the ``guardian'' approach and says recruits can focus better on learning.

Some Connecticut police officials worry the method would ``soften'' police officers and put their lives at greater risk.

The legislature's public safety committee intends to hold a public hearing on the report. No date has been set.]]>Prosecutor: Hartford man coerced girl with death threathttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/810fe87bac3fdc115cbe4186a480bf5e
Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:09:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/810fe87bac3fdc115cbe4186a480bf5eHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A 24-year-old Hartford man is charged with forcing a teenager into prostitution by using a threat to make her disappear.

Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham says Christopher ``Cadillac Black'' Hamlett was arrested Thursday on a federal charge of sex trafficking a minor. He is being held pending a Feb. 15 hearing.

Durham's office says the victim told them Hamlett originally gave her a percentage of the money she earned, but later took it all.

She says her told her to ``do as you're told or I can make you disappear'' and warned that no one would look for her.

Durham's office says the girl worked as a prostitute in Hartford area hotels between August and November or 2017.

Hamlett faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison if he is convicted.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A 24-year-old Hartford man is charged with forcing a teenager into prostitution by using a threat to make her disappear.

Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham says Christopher ``Cadillac Black'' Hamlett was arrested Thursday on a federal charge of sex trafficking a minor. He is being held pending a Feb. 15 hearing.

Durham's office says the victim told them Hamlett originally gave her a percentage of the money she earned, but later took it all.

She says her told her to ``do as you're told or I can make you disappear'' and warned that no one would look for her.

Durham's office says the girl worked as a prostitute in Hartford area hotels between August and November or 2017.

Hamlett faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison if he is convicted.]]>Suspicious white substance found in federal office buildinghttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/fc151dc0a1210d937f39a7ba69431c76
Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:09:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/fc151dc0a1210d937f39a7ba69431c76HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Officials say three people were quarantined when a suspicious white substance was found in an envelope inside a federal office building.

The Hartford Police Department says they first got a call about the substance around 1 p.m. Thursday from the William Cotter Federal Office Building in Hartford. Officials say the substance was found inside an envelope in the building's mail room on the first floor.

Those inside the mailroom at the time have been quarantined, although no injuries have been reported.

Samples of the substance are currently being evaluated.

The FBI, state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and state bomb squad all responded to the scene.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Officials say three people were quarantined when a suspicious white substance was found in an envelope inside a federal office building.

The Hartford Police Department says they first got a call about the substance around 1 p.m. Thursday from the William Cotter Federal Office Building in Hartford. Officials say the substance was found inside an envelope in the building's mail room on the first floor.

Those inside the mailroom at the time have been quarantined, although no injuries have been reported.

Samples of the substance are currently being evaluated.

The FBI, state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and state bomb squad all responded to the scene.]]>Adjunct suspended for using racial slur during classhttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/56f5350eecd01b48914244a229a254a2
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:11:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/56f5350eecd01b48914244a229a254a2NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Southern Connecticut State University officials have suspended a white adjunct faculty member for allegedly using a racial slur in class.

Public Health instructor Eric Triffin tells the New Haven Register he was suspended with pay for using the word while singing along to a rap song Tuesday. Triffin says he regularly starts classes with dancing and music.

A black student confronted Triffin on his use of the word during class, and video of his reaction has circulated online. The student has declined to comment.

The university's Black Student Union president Eric Clinton says students aren't interested in Triffin losing his job, but they do want an apology.

A spokesman for the university declined to comment on Triffin's suspension, saying it is a personnel matter.]]>NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Southern Connecticut State University officials have suspended a white adjunct faculty member for allegedly using a racial slur in class.

Public Health instructor Eric Triffin tells the New Haven Register he was suspended with pay for using the word while singing along to a rap song Tuesday. Triffin says he regularly starts classes with dancing and music.

A black student confronted Triffin on his use of the word during class, and video of his reaction has circulated online. The student has declined to comment.

The university's Black Student Union president Eric Clinton says students aren't interested in Triffin losing his job, but they do want an apology.

A spokesman for the university declined to comment on Triffin's suspension, saying it is a personnel matter.]]>Police seize $300,000 worth of marijuana during drug busthttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/f62dbe94512f83e3bc6c6cbf82a8c3d4
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:11:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/f62dbe94512f83e3bc6c6cbf82a8c3d4MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut police have seized 70 pounds (1,120 ounces) of marijuana with an estimated value of $300,000 during a drug bust.

Authorities say a narcotics task force learned about a large-scale marijuana operation in January and traced it to a Manchester apartment.

Police obtained a search warrant for the apartment, which led to the drug discovery along with cash and other items showing "drug activity."

Authorities have arrested a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman on related drug charges. Police say the two would regularly travel to California, purchase marijuana and ship it back to Connecticut for distribution.]]>MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut police have seized 70 pounds (1,120 ounces) of marijuana with an estimated value of $300,000 during a drug bust.

Authorities say a narcotics task force learned about a large-scale marijuana operation in January and traced it to a Manchester apartment.

Police obtained a search warrant for the apartment, which led to the drug discovery along with cash and other items showing "drug activity."

Authorities have arrested a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman on related drug charges. Police say the two would regularly travel to California, purchase marijuana and ship it back to Connecticut for distribution.]]>Professor reprimanded over selfie with severed headshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/2c9887442ba7ef9026199cbd7cc6fbc7
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:11:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/2c9887442ba7ef9026199cbd7cc6fbc7HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A newly released document shows a top University of Connecticut dental school professor was reprimanded over a selfie showing him and several students with two severed heads used for medical research.

The November letter by UConn School of Dental Medicine Dean R. Lamont MacNeil reprimands orthodontics professor Flavio Uribe for inappropriate and disrespectful conduct. The letter was obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press through a public records request.

The selfie was taken in June at the Yale School of Medicine during a surgical workshop and shared in a private group chat.

Uribe, who did not take the photo, did not immediately return messages Wednesday. He previously told the AP the photo was unfortunate and he was surprised when it was taken.

UConn previously declined to disclose if anyone was disciplined.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A newly released document shows a top University of Connecticut dental school professor was reprimanded over a selfie showing him and several students with two severed heads used for medical research.

The November letter by UConn School of Dental Medicine Dean R. Lamont MacNeil reprimands orthodontics professor Flavio Uribe for inappropriate and disrespectful conduct. The letter was obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press through a public records request.

The selfie was taken in June at the Yale School of Medicine during a surgical workshop and shared in a private group chat.

Uribe, who did not take the photo, did not immediately return messages Wednesday. He previously told the AP the photo was unfortunate and he was surprised when it was taken.

UConn previously declined to disclose if anyone was disciplined.]]>State lawmakers propose ban on bump stocks, ghost gunshttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/e35e32998dd1d84ed9abdae4816df85a
Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:30:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/e35e32998dd1d84ed9abdae4816df85aA statewide ban on bump stocks is being proposed by the chairman of the legislature's Judiciary Committee. Representative William Tong says The device is designed to make semi-automatic rifles mimic the firing action of fully automatic weapons.

He is also calling for a ban on so-called "ghost guns".

Tong was asked how the bill would be effective considering it's already illegal to manufacture certain firearms in Connecticut. Tong says current state statute doesn't provide descriptive definitions needed to cover these 80-percent receivers. Since the item is not yet functional, it's are not considered a gun under current legislative language.

Governor Dannel Malloy previously made a proposal to ban bump stocks . He said possession and sale of rate-of-fire enhancers would be felonies carrying up to five years in prison.

Gun-rights advocates call the bump stock ban a knee-jerk reaction that will do little to stop criminals from killing. Opponents also say it's not clear whether the proposal would be effective, because there are many other ways to make guns fire faster.

]]>A statewide ban on bump stocks is being proposed by the chairman of the legislature's Judiciary Committee. Representative William Tong says The device is designed to make semi-automatic rifles mimic the firing action of fully automatic weapons.

He is also calling for a ban on so-called "ghost guns".

Tong was asked how the bill would be effective considering it's already illegal to manufacture certain firearms in Connecticut. Tong says current state statute doesn't provide descriptive definitions needed to cover these 80-percent receivers. Since the item is not yet functional, it's are not considered a gun under current legislative language.

Governor Dannel Malloy previously made a proposal to ban bump stocks . He said possession and sale of rate-of-fire enhancers would be felonies carrying up to five years in prison.

Gun-rights advocates call the bump stock ban a knee-jerk reaction that will do little to stop criminals from killing. Opponents also say it's not clear whether the proposal would be effective, because there are many other ways to make guns fire faster.

]]>Connecticut man gets 7 years in neglect death of fatherhttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/7df929aef1006ba29b9c4312277503f4
Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:29:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/7df929aef1006ba29b9c4312277503f4HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A Connecticut man whose severe neglect was blamed for his 94-year-old father's death has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Sixty-year-old James Libby was also sentenced Tuesday after being found guilty in December of manslaughter.

His father, Robert Libby, was found dead in the family's squalid South Windsor home in November by police making a well-being check. Authorities say he had been dead several days, was emaciated, his finger and toenails were ``inches long'' and insects were crawling around him.

The home was strewn with trash, including thousands of empty beer cans.

Police say the younger man also use his father's Social Security and military disability payments without authorization.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A Connecticut man whose severe neglect was blamed for his 94-year-old father's death has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Sixty-year-old James Libby was also sentenced Tuesday after being found guilty in December of manslaughter.

His father, Robert Libby, was found dead in the family's squalid South Windsor home in November by police making a well-being check. Authorities say he had been dead several days, was emaciated, his finger and toenails were ``inches long'' and insects were crawling around him.

The home was strewn with trash, including thousands of empty beer cans.

Police say the younger man also use his father's Social Security and military disability payments without authorization.]]>Police arrest star UConn women's field hockey playerhttp://98q.com/state-news-stories/14fde6ee5925bd27d94aabfab5754505
Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:29:00 -0600http://98q.com/state-news-stories/14fde6ee5925bd27d94aabfab5754505HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Police have arrested the all-time leading scorer on University of Connecticut's women's field hockey team for allegedly stealing $34 worth of makeup.

Veitner has been charged with larceny and released on $1,500 bail. She is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 14.

The senior was the nation's leading scorer in women's field hockey last season with 34 goals. Two of her goals helped lift the team to their fifth national field hockey title in November.

A spokesman for UConn's athletics department says the university is aware of the arrest and has no further comment.]]>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Police have arrested the all-time leading scorer on University of Connecticut's women's field hockey team for allegedly stealing $34 worth of makeup.